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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Marie Antoinette Halloween Costume Inspiration
We have dabbled a little in Marie-inspired dress in this previous post, but Halloween is coming and as we all know, further discussion is needed to perfect the ultimate costume. Elements of the Perfect Marie Antoinette costume: 1. The perfect … Continue reading
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Marie tells a reader how to be gorgeous, stay slim, and how to have her cake and eat it too
In this Sunday Series, Marie Antoinette takes a break from her other wordly duties to guide mortals on their Earthly way. To send Marie your own question or dilemma, write to whatwouldmarieantoinettedo at gmail dot com. My Dearest Queen, Despite … Continue reading
Posted in appearance, france, Louis XV, Louis xvi, marie-antoinette, Modern Maries, The Good Life, the versailles glide, versailles, vigee le brun, WWMAD
Tagged Advice, Beauty, body image, Eighteenth Century, elizabeth taylor, France, Generic Hollywood Role Models, marie antoinette, Modern Marie, oprah, wendy williams, what would marie antoinette do, WWMAD
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Ballets! Exhibits! Mark your calendars for Marie Events!
Love Marie? I’ve tried to compile a range of events around the country for educatin’ and enculturatin’. Take a look. (And if you know of one I’ve missed, please share). 1. Oct. 29-30, Conference: Fictions of Art History, Clark, Williamston, … Continue reading
Posted in art, authors, ballet, museum events, WWMAD
Tagged 18th Century France, ballet, Eighteenth Century, events, France, houston ballet, metropolitan museum of art, New York, olivier bernier, versailles, wortham theater, WWMAD
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Marie Antoinette Cards…and a giveaway!
We’ve done our share of party planning but when I saw these Marie-inspired cards at a store near my house, I had to post them. They’re made by a card company called Calypso and they are fabulous. Cards for birthdays… … Continue reading
Posted in Buy Me!, cards and gifts, Covet this!, Interweb Marie, marie-antoinette, Modern Maries
Tagged 18th Century France, Buy Me!, calypso cards, Covet Me!, Covet This, Eighteenth Century, France, greeting cards, marie antoinette, milestone birthday, napoleon, Party, planning a marie antoinette party, Trinkets!
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Reader Mailbag: Addressing — and Recognizing — Proper Ladies
In this Sunday Series, readers ask the last queen of the Ancien Regime questions about etiquette, love and life. To have your question answered, write Marie Antoinette at whatwouldmarieantoinettedo at gmail dot com. Dear Queen ( I do not know … Continue reading
Posted in marie-antoinette, Modern Maries, WWMAD
Tagged Advice, Classy, don't be a whore, Eighteenth Century, Etiquette, France, lessons, what would marie antoinette do, WWMAD
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The leaked script from the new show Versailles and other links: fashions, plastic surgery and video lectures inspired by the queen!
An exhibit featuring Marie Antoinette imagined with plastic Surgery! Herve Leger’s Spring 2011 bandage dress inspired by Marie’s underpinnings! Virginia Shearer’s free video lecture on Marie as a patron of the arts A belated tribute to the Princesse Lamballe’s birth … Continue reading
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Imbibe! The Marie Antoinette Cocktail
In this Wednesday series we tackle Marie Antoinette party ideas. We’ve covered cakes [here and here] and invitations [here and here] and even party accessories, dress code and decor. Today we enjoy a specialty cocktail. There are various Marie Antoinette … Continue reading
Ask Marie: Taking Credit For One’s Own Brilliance
In this weekly series, Marie Antoinette answers questions on love, life and other complications. To have the queen weigh in on your dilemma, email whatwouldmarieantoinettedo at gmail dot com. Dear Marie, At a meeting at my work, my boss presented … Continue reading
Ski-ing Marie, paper dolls, dog beds and off-Broadway plays!
I’ve collected some super links for your consumption! Take a look. Marie’s image is being used to promote ski bindings for Marker USA. Meet their “Steevy Marie” an edgier ski-loving Marie in this behind the scenes video for their “Let … Continue reading
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Tower of Macarons! Centerpiece for a Marie Antoinette Party
In this Wednesday series we tackle Marie Antoinete party ideas. We’ve covered cakes [here and here] and invitations [here and here] and even party accessories, dress code and decor. Every dessert table needs a centerpiece. Why bother when with flowers … Continue reading
Posted in decor, food, Plan a Marie Antoinette Party, WWMAD
Tagged Macaron, macaron cafe, milestone birthday, Modern Marie, Party, planning a marie antoinette party, Sweets, Wedding
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